About Us
In 2001, Cornerspring Montessori began operation at the residence of Director Paula Johnson on Congress Street in Belfast, Maine. At that time the school program, housed in a quaint historical home, had just 12 students. Seven years later Cornerspring expanded its programs and the school community grew to over 80 students with an addition of a new location at 18 Hatley Road, in Belfast.
Our dedicated and creative staff provide a stimulating environment in which children grow successfully and happily. Our classrooms are designed to foster independence and nurture children in their self-discovery of the world around them. We assist the child in acquiring the social skills and self confidence needed to fulfill their potential. This is accomplished by building on interests, nurturing enthusiasm and making activities available to fit individual needs.
Cornerspring is a non-profit Montessori school based on the teachings and philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori. We welcome students from the age of 2 1/2 through the age of twelve. For more information feel free to contact us.
Our Mission
Cornerspring Montessori School strives to:
- Provide programs using a modified approach to the methods, philosophy, and teachings of Maria Montessori.
- Provide a rich and nurturing learning environment for children in the Waldo County area and surrounding towns of Belfast ages 2 1/2 to 12 years of age, where they can develop skills to become self motivated and confident learners.
- Compliment the Montessori curriculum with additional educational experiences, such as art, music, foreign language, environmental and physical education, etc.
- Provide the most nurturing and highly educated teaching staff trained in Montessori education and philosophies and preferably State of Maine certified.
- Provide all children with a learning experience that will allow them to learn independently and in an environment that will stimulate, foster, and nurture the love for learning that will continue to develop throughout their life.
- Value, respect, and support its employees. They are counted on to represent the school professionally and do the utmost to serve the children’s needs academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Participate in and make contributions to numerous community charity organizations with priority to those helping children, families, education, and the environment.
- Provide an educational facility that accepts all children as individuals and does not discriminate in anyway based on race, ethnic background, gender, disability, financial position, etc.
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Cornerspring is committed to individualized education, allowing children freedom to develop at their own pace. We strive to satisfy a child’s need to know, to belong, to feel safe and secure, and to develop self-esteem.
“Within the child lies the fate of the future” -Dr. Maria Montessori 1870-1952